Supreme Court's top judge starts judicial year by stressing need to protect democratic institutions
Canada's democratic institutions need protection in the face of unrelenting pressures, Chief Justice Richard Wagner said on Monday as the Supreme Court of Canada opened a new judicial year.
The Supreme Court of Canada has begun a new judicial year with Chief Justice Richard Wagner emphasizing the need to protect democratic institutions from unrelenting pressures.
In a separate development, the Supreme Court in another country has started its new term, with various cases on its agenda. According to CBS News, the court is expected to tackle a high-stakes climate case and an immigration crackdown. Winnipeg Free Press reports that the court is grappling with whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies to help cover costs associated with climate change.
Channel News Asia mentions that Boulder, Colorado, has sued oil companies ExxonMobil and Suncor, accusing them of contributing to climate change through fossil fuel use. The Hindu reports on a case involving the Great Nicobar Island Project and its potential impact on the environment and indigenous tribes.
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